The Skivvies, Ryan Raftery, Aline Muniz and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances August 2-13, 2017. Scroll down for details!

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THOMAS JOHN
Wednesday, August 2 at 7PM
$45

Psychic medium Thomas John has wowed audiences across the world with his impressively accurate messages from "the other side." Hosting sold-out events such as A Night with Spirit, Spirit Circles and Dinner with the Dead, John is one of the nation's most coveted psychic mediums. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in psychology and human development before pursuing research internships at both Yale University and University of Massachusetts - Amherst, where he studied psychopathology. His amazing ability has gotten him featured on programs like Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight and The Doctors. He's also been written up in various top-tier media including New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, GQ, and more.

Toby Lightman
Wednesday, August 2 at 9:30PM
$18

In a world of auto-tune, Toby Lightman's pure and soulful voice cuts through the noise. She "... oozes spirituality, if not outright womanly sensuality ..." says Billboard. From her major label debut in 2004 to her current album, Every Kind of People, Toby has mastered her own sophisticated urban pop. With each song, recording or collaboration, Toby continues to hone, craft and perfect her unique sound. Over the course of her career, which includes four albums, an EP and numerous individual tracks, Lightman has performed on a large number of national TV shows including the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC's Today Show, CBS' Second Cup and many more. She has also toured extensively, both solo and sharing the bill with renowned artists such as Rob Thomas, Jewel, James Blunt, Gavin DeGraw, Train, Marc Cohn, and one "I could quit tomorrow" evening opening for the legendary Prince. People Magazine has stated that "No small talent ... Toby Lightman continues to shine a light on her knack for making rich, soulful pop."

OLIVIA CHANEY
Thursday, August 3 at 7PM
$15

Classically-trained singer/pianist Olivia Chaney graduated from England's Royal Academy of Music, before teaching herself guitar and Indian harmonium, delving back to the inspiration behind the British folk revivalists. She has since built a loyal and growing following as a songwriter and interpreter, both in the UK and internationally, through her acclaimed and eclectic live performances and recorded works. Over the past few years, Olivia has collaborated and shared the stage with a diverse range of artists including Robert Plant, Martin and Eliza Carthy, Shirley Collins, Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman), The Decemberists, Zero 7, the Kronos Quartet and The Labèque Sisters.

OSEKRE & THE LUCKY BASTARDS
Thursday, August 3 at 9:30PM
$15

The music of Osekre & The Lucky Bastards is alive with treasuring every moment. They play a hybrid of Afropop and ska, punk, and reggae that is equally indebted to Osekre's Ghanaian heritage and the Brooklyn DIY/garage/indie scene that thrived in the late 2000s.

Shaina Taub
GUEST: Jo Lampert
Friday, August 4 at 7PM
$20

Songwriter/performer Shaina Taub sets up camp this year at Joe's Pub with a monthly concert residency. Each show will be a creative laboratory as she and her band debut new songs. You can also expect lots of selections from Old Hats and Visitors as well as special guests joining along the way. Taub will be joined by special guest Jo Lampert (Joan of Arc).

THE Dan Band
Friday, August 4 at 10PM
$25

Dan Finnerty caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the box-office smash Old School, performing his now-infamous rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart," as well as his appearance as the sleazy bat-mitzvah singer in Starsky & Hutch and again as the inappropriate wedding singer in the record breaking hit, The Hangover. What started as a drunken joke for Finnerty singing "I Am Woman" at a karaoke bar has spiraled out of control into The Dan Band, a cult phenomenon that has garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and Variety, among others, and prompted Entertainment Weekly to dub it "The hottest ticket in Hollywood." The Dan Band plays to sold-out crowds from Los Angeles to New York and has appeared on numerous shows including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show, and more.

THAT'S NOT TANGO: Astor Piazzolla, A LIFE IN MUSIC
Saturday, August 5 at 7PM
Sunday, August 6 at 7PM
$30

You've heard his music -- now meet the man. On the 25th anniversary of his death, That's Not Tango explores Astor Piazzolla's complicated personal relationships and far-reaching musical legacy. In words and live music, Piazzolla's imaginary and restless spirit takes us from his birthplace in Argentina through a childhood as a would-be hoodlum on the mean streets of New York's Lower East Side. We travel with him as a young man back to Argentina where he becomes a professional bandoneon player, band leader, and ultimately, composer, studying with the legendary teacher, Nadia Boulanger. This is the story of a kid who detested the scratchy tango records his father insisted on playing every night, to someone who grew up to become the savior of tango and, along the way, a towering figure in 20th century music. Conceived and written by Lesley Karsten (with co-writer Stephen Wadsworth), the show features Karsten as Piazzolla with pianist Brandt Fredriksen, bandoneon player J.P. Jofre, and violinist Nick Danielson.

Bernard Purdie & DAVID HANEY: NEW YORK JAZZ STORIES
GUESTS: HERB ROBERTSON, DONNA J. AKA "TRULY," AND ADAM LANE
Saturday, August 5 at 9:30PM
$20

New York Jazz Stories combines improvised music with five classic New York stories, told to David Haney by the artists themselves, recorded and transcribed, and retold beautifully by Haney with backing by Bernard Purdie and friends. Special guests include Herb Robertson, Donna J. aka "Truly," and Adam Lane. Featuring stories by include Sonny Rollins remembers Thelonious Monk; Dominic Duval meeting Charlie Mingus; Gunter Hampel on the New York Days; Roswell Rudd on the street with Herbie Nichols; and, Julian Priester going to work at Riverside Records. Bernard Purdie is one of the world's most recorded drummers and has been a regular guest in the studios of the stars of Jazz, Soul, and Rock, working together with Paul Butterfield as well as Larry Coryell, MiLes Davis, Hall & Oates, Al Kooper, Herbie Mann, Todd Rundgren and Cat Stevens, as well as regularly producing his own solo albums under his own name. David Haney studied composition for six years with Czech composer, Tomas Svoboda. After several years of working with the Society of Oregon Composers, Haney began applying his skills as a working jazz artist, often paired up with some of the greatest minds in jazz improvisation, such featured artists as Andrew Cyrille, Roswell Rudd, John Tchicai, Bud Shank, Bernard Purdie, Buell Neidlinger, Julian Priester, Han Bennink, Obo Addy, Wilbert de Joode, Gerry Hemingway, Wolter Weirbos, Perry Robinson, and Johannes Bauer. Haney has recorded 14 albums in ten year. Haney's piano/trombone work Ota Benga of the Batwa was included in the critics pick for best Jazz Album of 2007 (Coda Magazine). Adam Lane has become recognized as one of the most original creative voices in contemporary jazz. His 2006 album New Magical Kingdom was recently featured in the Penguin Jazz Guide 1001 Best Records Ever Made; and, his most recent recording, Ashcan Ranting received a myriad of critical praise including four stars in Downbeat.

THE SKIVVIES
Sunday, August 6 at 9:30PM
Monday, August 7 at 9:30PM
$30 - $35

The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, award-winning NYC actor/musicians doing stripped down versions of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping mashups. Not only are the arrangements stripped down -- cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica -- but the Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. It's undie-rock at its finest. Featured in People Magazine's Hottest Bodies Issue as the Most Playful performers, The Wall Street Journal calls them "highly original ... smart ... ingenious." Molina (Rock of Ages, Sweeney Todd, Candide) and Cearley (Pageant, A Midsummer Night's Dream, All Shook Up) started The Skivvies on YouTube becoming sensations with their covers of artists like Robyn, Carole King and Rihanna. Their live show, featuring Tony winning special guests, is wildly fun, packed with big voices, crazy harmonies, surprises, but no pants.

Ryan Raftery: THE RISE AND FALL (AND RISE) OF Martha Stewart
Monday, August 7 at 7PM
Tuesday, August 22 at 7PM
Monday, August 28 at 7PM
Monday, September 11 at 7PM
Tuesday, September 12 at 7PM
$35

Ryan Raftery, creator and star of the smash hit Anna Wintour and Andy Cohen musicals, returns to Joe's Pub to premiere the final show in his "Titans of Media" trilogy based on the tale of America's first self-made female billionaire. The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Martha Stewart tells the fascinating story of the woman who changed the way we live our lives by daring us to try harder. From her humble beginnings in Nutley, New Jersey to her empire-building years in Westport, Connecticut, to her highly-publicized stint in federal prison, this is a chronicle of epically blind ambition set to the music of artists as varied as Beyonce, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adele and Metallica. A native New Yorker and graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Raftery has been seen on television in Ugly Betty, What I Like About You, Malcolm in the Middle, and Law & Order: SVU. He has written eight shows, including the aforementioned Wintour and Cohen musicals as well as Ryan Raftery & Friends: A Solo Act, Ryan Raftery's It Gets Worse and Ryan Raftery: King of the Jews.

WOMEN'S RAGA MASSIVE
Tuesday, August 8 at 7PM
$20

Women's Raga Massive (WRM), an offshoot of the Brooklyn Raga Massive, is primarily concerned with exploring and making visible the diverse creative work of female-identified artists in a musical world where those voices are a minority. The music collective identifies with the boldness of the experimental music movement, using the Indian classical music tradition as a framework to improvise and bring in influences from the diverse cultures of Brooklyn. WRM seeks to create a platform for minority artists to engage in primarily musical conversations that are referential to Indian classical music and what it means to be a female artist in contemporary America. Performers include Trina Basu (violin), Anjna Swaminathan (violin), Amali Premawardhana (cello), Perry Wortman (bass), Camila Celine (sarod/guitar), Lauren Crump (percussion), Roshni Samlal (table), Roopa Mahadevan (vocals), and Priya Darshini (vocals).

JJ THAMES & THE VIOLET REVOLT
Tuesday, August 8 at 9:30PM
$12

JJ Thames is the front-woman of the Violet ReVOLT and possesses the mesmerizing je ne sais quoi star-quality of Phyllis Hyman, Tina Turner, Etta James, and Billie Holiday, all in one raw, often wistful, always powerful and passionate voice. There is a mixture of elemental hip-hop, energetic rock and blues guitar licks, tight old school Motown harmonies, and roots reggae woven throughout the foundation which diversifies JJ and the VOLT in a way that is unexpected and pleasantly surprising. Ms. Thames masterfully draws you in to live out her brash and honest musical stories with her words, moans, hollers, and scats with perfectly timed pauses, swells and whispers.

SSINGSSING
Wednesday, August 9 at 7:30PM
$20

Six musicians from diverse genres join creative forces in the eccentric band SsingSsing. The group welds two totally disparate elements: rock band music and the typical authentic, somewhat oscillating vocals from Korean folk songs, while also including elements from ballads, pop music and shamanist rituals. Featuring Hee-moon Lee (lead vocal), Young-gyu Jang (Music Director/bass guitar), Da-hye Choo (vocal), Seung-tae Shin (vocal), Chul-hee Lee (drum), and Tae-won Lee (electric guitar/keyboard), SsingSsing creates a unique vibe while introducing elements of Korean traditional music, such as Gyeonggi Sori (folk songs from central province around Seoul), Seodo Sori (folk songs from northwestern provinces in North Korea), and Seoul Gut (shamanistic ritual from Seoul) in their works.

TONI MENAGE & POISON IVY: TRUE STORY / THE MIXTAPE
Wednesday, August 9 at 9:30PM
$15

Toni Menage had her first hit at age 14 under the name Little Toni Marsh on Prism Records; the song "Video Burnout" is now recognized as an international dance classic. Menage has the distinction of being one of a handful artists, like Syreeta Wright and India Arie, to pique the interest of Stevie Wonder; with the greatest songwriter of the 20th century as her mentor, she recorded on Tamla Records and performed as an artist on Stevie's elite roster of talent. Toni is also an original member of the multi-platinum band Lisa-Lisa and Cult Jam (Columbia Records), with smash hits including "I Wonder if I Take You Home" and "All Cried Out." Menage is also the visionary of her own company Menage Works Inc., which houses both her bands, SoDisrespectful and Project Orange Music. She has created a template for freshness in the event band industry. In addition, Menage manages the amazing Hip Hop artist Poison Ivy, who will be debuting four songs from her mixtape during this Joe's Pub performance, along with Toni Ménage performing her true story album.

FÉMINA
Thursday, August 10 at 7:30PM
$15

Fémina is a trio of female Patagonian singer songwriters, whose diverse songs are characterized by show-stopping harmonies and a magical on-stage chemistry reminiscent of Ibeyi mixed with smooth hip hop flow a la Anita Tijoux. Hailing from the tiny mountain town of San Martin de los Andes, Fémina are two sisters and their best childhood friend: Sofia "Toti" Trucco (vocals, guitar, ronroco), Clara "Wewi" Trucco (vocals, percussion) and Clara Miglioli (vocals, guitar). Their live shows are often theatrical in nature, and mix a variety of Latin genres such as cumbia, candombe, rumba, boleros, with international rhythms alike such as reggae and funk. A unique and thrilling combo, the trio has toured internationally in Mexico, Europe, released two albums and are currently working away at their third full length album.

ALINE MUNIZ
Thursday, August 10 at 9:30PM
$15

Music fans in the US will soon have a chance to hear an exciting new voice emerging from Brazil's diverse music scene, singer/songwriter Aline Muniz, presented in association with Brasil Summerfest. With three acclaimed albums already released in Brazil, Muniz is highly regarded for her sophisticated compositions and sultry vocal style, and her US debut Aline Muniz / Brazilian Pop Music will introduce fans stateside to her fresh global pop sound. Showcasing a broad range of influences from bossa nova, classic MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) to electronica and pop, Aline collaborated on the song selection with acclaimed Brazilian producer Béco Dranoff for the 17-track collection, which features popular original songs from her three previous albums such as "Mensagem de Amor" and the recently released track "Eu, Voce e Mais Ninguém" (You, Me and No One Else) featuring a stunning video filmed in NYC's Meatpacking District, alongside Muniz's exquisite reinterpretations of songs including "Ribbon in the Sky" (Stevie Wonder), "Tempos Modernos" (Lulu Santos), and "Jack Soul Brasileiro" (Lenine).

LIVIA NESTROVSKI & FRED FERREIRA / TIM BERNARDES (OF O TERNO)
Friday, August 11 at 6:30PM
$15

The duo of singer Livia Nestrovski & Fred Ferreira is one of the brightest stars from the new generation of Brazilian jazz. Their sound and ensemble is characterized by intimate, yet forcefully expressive harmony and the modernization of a delicate repertoire. Song and guitar entwine dialogues and wonder on the paths of Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobim, Kurt Weill and many Latin-American composers. Leader of the highly praised Brazilian band O Terno, the singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumantist Tim Bernardes released his debut solo album in 2017. Claimed by Brazilian icons such as Arnaldo Baptista (Os Mutantes), O Terno have played to large audiences including Primavera Sound (in Spain) and Lollapalooza BR. Tim wrote songs and recorded with brazilian tropicalist legend Tom Zé and worked with artists as Adriano Cintra (CSS), Gorky (Bonde do Rolê) and David Byrne. In his solo album he is responsible for playing, producing and writing the orchestral arrangements. His work has been reviewed by Brazilian newspaper giant O Globodescribing "Tim, at 25, already seems to proves himself as the greatest songwriter of his generation."

CHRISTEENE & THA BOYZ: EMERGENCY BOTTOM TOUR
Friday, August 11 at 9:30PM
$20

CHRISTEENE is a human pissoir of raw unabashed sexuality; a gender-blending, booty-pounding, perversion of punk fully equipped with an arsenal of ferocious music intertwined with raw moments of strained intimacy and fiery stank. CHRISTEENE has toured extensively both nationally and internationally for the past several years as well as supporting Faith No More and Peaches on both of their world tours. CHRISTEENE is also accompanied by a highly stylized collection of music videos released through the performer's longtime collaborative efforts with award winning filmmaker and cinematographer, PJ Raval. The duo's music videos have been showcased in the film festivals: SXSW, NYC Rooftop Films, Paris Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, CFMDC's Queer City Cinema's Tour "Wide Open Wide," and more.

PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGAS: AMERICANO
Saturday, August 12 at 7:30PM and 9:30PM
$30

Routinely drawing comparisons with such legendary exponents of his instrument as Andrés Segovia, Pablo Sáinz Villegas has already appeared on some of the world's most prestigious stages as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Philharmonie in Berlin, and most recently at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Known for a sound so rich and full that it does not need amplification, his concerto performances regularly inspire new invitations and immediate reengagements as a featured soloist with orchestras in more than 30 countries, including Pittsburgh, Bergen and Israel Philharmonic, as well as Cincinnati, Spanish National and Denmark Symphonies. He made a series of important debuts under the baton of Frühbeck de Burgos, and has enjoyed fruitful collaborations with conductors including Juanjo Mena, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Carlos Kalmar, Michael Francis, Gustavo Gimeno and Cristian Macelaru. Pablo will be accompanied by bassist Pedro Giraudo and percussionist Nacho Arimany.

ARI SHAPIRO: HOMEWARD
Sunday, August 13 at 7:30PM and 9:30PM
$20 - $50

As a journalist, NPR's All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro has witnessed wars and revolutions. Now, inspired by his experiences around the world, he takes the stage in Homeward, his first solo cabaret performance. Shapiro sings songs of upheaval, patriotism and hope, from places that are less far away than they seem. When he is not hosting America's most listened-to radio news program, Ari is a frequent guest performer with the "little orchestra" Pink Martini. He has recorded songs on four of the band's albums, in several languages, and performed with them around the world, at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl.

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For tickets, go online at joespub.com, call 10AM-7:00PM daily at 212-967-7555, or visit in person at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC (Opens daily at 2PM). There is a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person per show, unless otherwise noted.

Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub at The Public opened in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe's Pub presents the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community and artistic freedom. The organization also offers unique opportunities like New York Voices, an artist commissioning program that provides musicians the resources and tools needed to develop original theater works. Commissioned artists have included Ethan Lipton, Toshi Reagon, Bridget Everett, Allen Toussaint and more. In 2011, the Pub received a top-to-bottom renovation, leading to improved sightlines, expanded seating capacity and a new menu from acclaimed Chef Andrew Carmellini. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually.

The Public Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. Celebrating his 10th anniversary season at The Public, Eustis has created new community-based initiatives designed to engage audiences like Public Lab, Public Studio, Public Forum, Public Works, and a remount of the Mobile Unit. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues-including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all; Public Works, an expanding initiative that is designed to cultivate new connections and new models of engagement with artists, audiences and the community each year; and audience and artist development initiatives that range from Emerging Writers Group to the Public Forum series. The Public is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and in October 2012, the landmark building downtown at Astor Place was revitalized to physically manifest the Company's core mission of sparking new dialogues and increasing accessibility for artists and audiences, by dramatically opening up the building to the street and community, and transforming the lobby into a public piazza for artists, students, and audiences. The Public's work is also seen on tour throughout the U.S. and internationally and in collaborations and co-productions with regional and international theaters. The Public is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning acclaimed American musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and in spring 2017, Lynn Nottage's acclaimed new play Sweat. The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 168 Obie Awards, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics Awards, and five Pulitzer Prizes.

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